O Invernadeiro Natural Park

O Invernadeiro Natural Park is a protected mountain area located in Vilariño de Conso with terrain that rises above 1,500 meters in elevation. The park encompasses diverse ecosystems and habitats across a large expanse of mountainous landscape.

The territory now protected as this park functioned as grazing and hunting grounds for centuries without major division since medieval times. Its official designation as a protected area came in 1997 to safeguard the landscape.

Shepherds working in the park practice traditional livestock herding methods that have shaped the mountain landscape for centuries. This pastoral way of life remains visible in how the terrain is used and maintained today.

Access to the park requires advance permission from the regional authorities and is limited to a set number of visitors each day. Several designated walking routes are available for people to explore the area.

The park houses a research facility dedicated to environmental studies of the local plants and animals in the area. This scientific presence makes it an active hub for understanding the mountain's natural systems and biodiversity.

Location: Vilariño de Conso

Inception: 1997

Operator: Xunta de Galicia

Address: Province of Ourense, Spain

Website: https://galicianaturaleunica.xunta.gal/gl/o-invernadeiro

GPS coordinates: 42.13111,-7.31917

Latest update: January 19, 2026 12:39